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V721 PKM

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,390 mi
Last recorded44,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 PKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 44,387 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,963 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust centre and rear sections are deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,482 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections are deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,220 miles

Cambelt and tensioner.

Centre and rear exhaust sections starting to corrode.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake service.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,786 miles

Both rear tyres rubber starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,307 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,922 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 22,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,243 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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V721 PKM is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V721 PKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V721 PKM registered?

V721 PKM is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V721 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 PKM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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